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National
Karen Read's high-drama murder trial ended with a hung jury. Here's what to know
Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, but alleges a cover-up by his fellow cops. The high-drama case ended in a mistrial and with the lead investigator dismissed. Prosecutors now plan to retry it.
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World
A teen tech whiz nicknamed 'God's influencer' will become the first millennial saint
Carlo Acutis, who died at 15 in 2006, has long been called the "patron saint of the internet." After many years, two miracles and Vatican approval, he's officially set to be canonized, likely in 2025.
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National
Tractor Supply slashes its DEI and climate goals after a right-wing pressure campaign
The rural lifestyle retailer, with stores in 49 states, says it will withdraw its carbon emissions goals, cut its DEI roles and stop sponsoring Pride events after an online outcry from conservatives.
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Politics
COVID tests and crosstalk: What happened the last time Trump and Biden debated
Biden and Trump last shared the stage at two presidential debates in September and October 2020 (a third was canceled due to COVID). Here's how it all it went — and what's different this time around.
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Politics
The surgeon general declared gun violence a public health crisis. What does that do?
The nation's top doctor issued an advisory on Tuesday declaring gun violence a public health crisis and prescribing policy changes to treat it as such. It's both unprecedented and unenforceable.
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Environment
Paris wants an AC-free Olympic Village. Team USA and others aren't so chill with it
The U.S. is among the countries bringing portable AC units to the Paris Olympics this summer since the Athletes' Village won't have any. Many athletes are worried about competing in extreme heat.
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Food
Centuries-old cherries were found at George Washington's home. What can they tell us?
Archaeologists unearthed 35 bottles of cherries from the cellar of George Washington's Mount Vernon. The 250-year-old fruits, many still intact, can shed new light on those who lived and worked there.
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Arts & Life
Justin Timberlake was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons
The singer and actor was arrested early Tuesday on Long Island and arraigned later that morning.
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National
A year after the Titan submersible implosion, investigators still don't have answers
OceanGate's Titan submersible imploded on its way to the Titanic wreck one year ago. The Coast Guard initially had 12 months to complete its investigation, but says it needs more time.
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Science
La Niña is likely to arrive this summer. Here's what that means for hurricane season
Forecasters say the warming climate pattern El Niño is officially over. Its cooling counterpart, La Niña, could develop as soon as July — just in time to exacerbate an above-average hurricane season.
